Lending Services Specialist I

We're Canvas Credit Union

We're passionate about transforming financial services. Our members, families, and the communities we call home motivate everything we do. As part of the credit union movement, we believe in providing our members with education, support, and guidance to build strong financial futures.

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Why Canvas?

At Canvas, we're dedicated to transforming financial services from the inside out. Our culture is a top priority and second to none. We strive to balance hard work and high achievement with a fun, supportive environment.

At Canvas, there are 5 behaviors we live by each day that will continue to help us be known for our heart and our people:

What's In It For You

• Seriously good benefits: Beyond healthcare, dental, and life insurance, we make it so worth your while. Canvas employees get up to a 10% company contribution to their 401k, generous personal time off, and employee discounts on loans (that includes cars and houses!). The starting pay range for this position is $19.46-$23.29/hourly, and final pay rate will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity factors. Canvas benefits include:
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• World Class 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rate Discounts on Qualifying Loans
• May be eligible for incentives or discretionary bonus based on results

What youll do

The Lending Services Specialist I is responsible for creating an exceptional member experience by processing loan documents for auto loans, credit cards and signature loans in a timely and accurate manner. The Lending Services Specialist I will work with members and employees for all channels including the branches, communication center and online to collect documents, verify documents meet underwriting stipulations in order to create closing documents.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Contact members within agreed service level agreements to obtain needed documentation.
• Process consumer loan applications within established guidelines, policies, procedures and timelines.
• Manage inbox of incoming documents from members to attach to current applications.
• Provide an exceptional experience to our members and employees in alignment with Canvas core values.
• Review each loan application to ensure that all required information has been recorded.
• Consistently maintain Service Level Agreements for contacting members and scheduling loan closings.
• Create accurate documentation for loan closings.
• Accurately prepare documents for lien releases.
• Facilitate the clearing of all underwriting conditions by working with branch employees, third party vendors, and members.
• Research and resolve internal and external member issues in a timely, consistent and professional manner.
• Serve as a lending point of contact for branches and communication center.
• Actively promote and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.
• Comply with all related compliance requests and requirements.
• Follow all safety and security guidelines to properly safeguard member and organization assets.
• Recommend and help develop and implement new policies and procedures.
• Embrace ongoing education and learn/apply new skills and software applications.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate filing system.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to explain programs, loan terms, features, policies and benefits to members and business partners.
• Strong relationship building and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Canvas financial products and services.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to calculate APR, debt to income ratios, loan values, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to maintain confidences.
• Multi-lingual capabilities to include Spanish are a plus.
• This role at Canvas requires National Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the S.A.F.E. Act. This means we'll conduct a background check to ensure NMLS registration and Canvas requirements are met. Unfortunately, not meeting or staying current may result in removal from role.
• Pre-employment background review (components include: criminal, employment, address, social security number, motor vehicle record, sex offender, and global sanctions).

Education or Formal Training: High school diploma or GED; additional education and training is a plus.

Experience: One year of loan origination/processing experience.

For Current Canvas Employees: To be considered, you must be meeting performance expectations, consistently demonstrating HEART behaviors, and must submit an up-to-date resume or update your Work History profile with your current responsibilities and accomplishments.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

High volume, fast-paced, dynamic office environment with some travel. Must be able to work a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday. Must be able to attend meetings and events outside of regular business hours. The job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines and filing cabinets.

The position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets. The position requires bending, stooping, or standing as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 30, 2026. For consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM MST on October 30, 2026.